Where does everyone go in Tulum?

The best places to stay in Tulum for partying are the Pueblo, Beach Town, or the Middle Beach Zone, for families, it's the South Beach Zone or Aldea Zama, and for romance and honeymoons stay in the North or South Beach Zone (though pretty much every part of Tulum is perfect for a honeymoon holiday).



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Discover the ancient Mayan ruins in Tulum History hunters are spoiled for choice in Tulum. The town was once the location of a Mayan walled city, situated on a cliff facing the sun, and the astonishingly well-preserved ruins can be followed by a dip in the sea on the beach below.

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Can I Walk Around at Night in Tulum? It's not recommended — especially if you're alone. Making things more complicated, the beach hotels and the center of town are not necessarily a quick jaunt from each other on foot, so you should take a taxi. The good news is that taxis are abundant in Tulum.

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Be cautious at night if you're traveling alone – Tulum isn't the most dangerous place at night, but in some places, it's not as well lit as it should be. Don't walk around alone late at night if you can avoid it — especially between the center of town and the beachfront hotel zone.

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Tulum is renowned worldwide for its nightlife and party scene. It's slightly more upmarket than its neighboring towns of Playa del Carmen and Cancun.

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Is Tulum safer than Cancun? Not really. They're both generally safe. The key difference is that Cancun's mainstream holidaymakers tend to stick more to their hotels, especially the all-inclusives.

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They both offer beautiful beaches, breathtaking coastlines, and comforting weather. Their main differences rest in the type of experience you are looking for. Cancun tends to be more upbeat and caters more to the tourist crowd. Tulum is more relaxing and gives you a greater authentic local experience.

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The beach area of Tulum can really be split into two sections. There's the area towards the north where the hotels tend to be a bit cheaper and the public can access the beach more easily, and then there's the southern beach area which is the more expensive part home to Tulum's luxury resorts.

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Playa del Carmen is ideal for all budgets, from backpackers to bougies. At the same time, Tulum remains one of the most expensive cities in all of Mexico. Still, if you're looking for a back-to-nature escape with verdant jungle views, Tulum is your best bet.

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The beaches on Tulum are much more picturesque when compared to Playa del Carmen. However, Tulum isn't very walkable. If you're staying in Downtown Tulum, you'll have to rent a car, get a cab ride, or bike to the beaches. The same goes for if you're staying at a beach resort and want to visit downtown.

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Night party entrance fee: it is free as long as you are dining. Sunbed rental: Requires reservation and 100 USD + minimum consumption.

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Nightlife in Tulum starts around 10 or 11 pm, where you can go to a bar or a restaurant to have dinner or enjoy a live music concert.

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Open alcohol containers in public are illegal in Mexico. You may face a fine or time in jail. 6.

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